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Seized white powder from a ground-floor property in Moorland Road, Burslem, and arrested a man and woman on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and abstracting electricity. The man was also wanted for failing to attend a drugs test appointment;

Arrested a man on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and abstracting electricity after targeting a second flat in Moorland Road;

Arrested a man who was due to be recalled to prison at a house in Thornley Road, Stanfield. Another person was detained and is helping police with their inquiries in relation to suspected cannabis production;

Discovered the remnants of a cannabis factory in Odell Grove, Burslem;

Arrested a man at a house in Dale Avenue, Ball Green, on suspicion of possessing cannabis and possibly a Class A drug;

Arrested two men at an address in Greengates Street, Tunstall, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of heroin, cocaine and cannabis;

A number of weapons, including a hammer, a crossbow, a large knife and a taser baton were also seized.

This knife was discovered during the Greengates Street raid

PC Kevin Cook, who co-ordinated the raids, said: “The raids were a success and we made seven arrests. We were acting on intelligence from the community. We have had information concerning an increase in monkey dust and other drugs. We listened to residents’ concerns and have taken appropriate action.”

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“We issued eight warrants and are in the process of trying to obtain two house closures through the courts - on the properties in Moorland Road and Odell Grove. Hopefully this course of action will make people’s lives happier.

Drugs and weapons seized during one of the raids (Image: Staffordshire Police)

“As long as the community continue to talk to us and tell us their concerns we will try to act on them.”

Anyone with information about drugs or anti-social behaviour in their community should call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.